Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb allumer

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The English translation of the French verb allumer is “to light up” or “to ignite.” The infinitive form is pronounced “a-lyoo-may.”

The word allumer comes from the Latin word “illuminare,” which means “to illuminate.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used to refer to the act of setting something on fire or turning on a light. In everyday French, allumer is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to talk about future actions or events.

Here are three simple examples of allumer being used in the Futur Simple tense with their English translations:

  1. Je vais allumer les bougies pour l’anniversaire demain. (I will light the candles for the birthday tomorrow.)

  2. Est-ce que tu vas allumer le feu dans la cheminée ce soir? (Are you going to light the fire in the fireplace tonight?)

  3. Ils vont allumer les projecteurs avant le spectacle. (They will turn on the spotlights before the show.)

In each of these examples, allumer is used to talk about a future action of lighting something up or turning something on.

Table of the Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of allumer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je allumerai J’allumerai une bougie. I will light a candle.
tu allumeras Tu allumeras le feu. You will light the fire.
il allumera Il allumera la lampe. He will turn on the lamp.
elle allumera Elle allumera la télévision. She will turn on the television.
on allumera On allumera les bougies. One/We will light the candles.
nous allumerons Nous allumerons les lumières. We will turn on the lights.
vous allumerez Vous allumerez le four. You will turn on the oven.
ils allumeront Ils allumeront le barbecue. They will light the barbecue.
elles allumeront Elles allumeront les bougies. They will light the candles.

Other Conjugations for Allumer.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer (this article)

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allumer

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Allumer – About the French Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense

This tense is used to express actions or events that will occur in the future. It’s a relatively straightforward tense to understand and is commonly used in everyday French conversations. 

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of Futur Simple

The futur simple tense is formed by adding specific endings to the infinitive form of the verb. The endings are the same for regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs, with a few exceptions.

For regular -er verbs (e.g., parler – to speak)

Je parlerai (I will speak)
Tu parleras (You will speak)
Il/elle/on parlera (He/she/one will speak)
Nous parlerons (We will speak)
Vous parlerez (You will speak)
Ils/elles parleront (They will speak)

For regular -ir verbs (e.g., finir – to finish)

Je finirai (I will finish)
Tu finiras (You will finish)
Il/elle/on finira (He/she/one will finish)
Nous finirons (We will finish)
Vous finirez (You will finish)
Ils/elles finiront (They will finish)

For regular -re verbs (e.g., vendre – to sell)

Je vendrai (I will sell)
Tu vendras (You will sell)
Il/elle/on vendra (He/she/one will sell)
Nous vendrons (We will sell)
Vous vendrez (You will sell)
Ils/elles vendront (They will sell)

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Expressing Future Actions: The futur simple is used to talk about actions or events that will take place in the future. It’s similar to the English “will” or “shall.”
Je partirai demain. (I will leave tomorrow.)
Ils mangeront à la maison ce soir. (They will eat at home tonight.)
Polite Requests and Offers: It is commonly used to make polite requests or offers.
Pourriez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît ? (Could you help me, please?)
Je vous offrirai un café. (I will offer you a coffee.)

Conditional Statements

The futur simple can be used in conditional statements (si clauses) to express future possibilities.
Si tu viens demain, je t’expliquerai tout. (If you come tomorrow, I will explain everything.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Futur Antérieur

The futur simple is often used in combination with the futur antérieur (future perfect) to indicate that one action will happen before another in the future. For example, “Quand j’aurai fini (futur antérieur) mes devoirs, je partirai (futur simple) au cinéma” (When I have finished my homework, I will go to the cinema).

Conditional

In conditional sentences, you may see the futur simple used in the main clause while the conditional present is used in the subordinate clause. For example, “Si j’ai le temps (conditional present), je travaillerai (futur simple) sur ce projet” (If I have the time, I will work on this project).

Present

In some cases, the futur simple can be used to express future actions, even though the present tense is also an option. The choice between the two often depends on the context and the degree of certainty or formality.

Summary

It’s worth noting that while the futur simple is commonly used, it’s more common in written French, whereas in spoken French, the futur proche (near future) is often used, formed with the verb “aller” + infinitive (e.g., je vais parler – I am going to speak). 
However, mastering the futur simple is essential for a complete understanding of French verb tenses and will greatly enhance your ability to express future actions and possibilities in the language.

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